The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved on Monday some changes to the site plan for Clark’s Rest. Site work for the project is now underway. The project will contain 205 single-family detached homes, 130 townhouses and of three commercial pad sites on 177.3 acres. What was approved on Monday does not change that mix.
The Clark’s Rest Farm was the location at one time of Leonardtown Dairy and later a horse farm with a nineteenth-century farmhouse sitting on a hillside. The house was demolished for the project.
The commission approved elevations for the various home styles that include garage front-loaded homes surrounding what is a more traditional neighborhood in a grid pattern. Those types of neighborhoods with alleys and garages to the rear are called “neo-traditional.” Those front-loaded homes along with some of the townhouses will be constructed first.
The planners also approved a clubhouse, pool and a trail system. The development will have a predominant landmark viewable from Route 235: a stone tower gazebo. There will be a monument sign along Route 5 announcing the entrance and brick pavement along the first section of driveway.
The project is being developed by Marrick Homes, a major residential and commercial builder in Southern Maryland.
